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n/a on 5/15/2008 12:08:29 AM |
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RE: PHR exam - Best Study Guides /SHRM???? |
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One important factor on preparing for the exam is knowing how you best absorb and process the material. Some work best by studying from a book, others from a classroom setting, and still others need the hands on practice of mock-exams. I am a test-taker and former Princeton Review instructor, so I don't get psyched out in an exam situation. (If you do, try to find exercises or tools that will help you keep an even keel through the exam. Breathe, visualize, or whatever else will work for you.)
It has been a number of years since I took the exam, and it is a different exam today than it was when I took the pencil and paper test. When I prepped, I took the local SHRM chapter prep class, but due to travel I only attended about half the classes, but read the book thoroughly. I borrowed a SHRM learning system and ran through as many mock-exams as possible. I used this combined technique because I knew what I needed to succeed: classroom structure to make sure I'm keeping pace with the material and hands-on practice of mock-exams.
I'm currently a member of the committee who writes exam questions for the PHR and SPHR. When approaching the exam, remember that SHRM does not write the exam, rather it is created and administered by HRCI. While the SHRM learning system can help you get used to how questions are structured and the various areas of knowledge, it isn't going to be the same as the exam you take. In addition, the committees are developing new questions based on a variety of resources including books, journals, and industry periodicals. Therefore, the basic text you receive as part of a local SHRM review course does provide a solid grounding, it won't cover everything. For those studying for the SPHR, I think nn/aa has a good strategy when s/he said they were looking for materials to "...try to help broaden my study base."
Good luck to everyone in June.
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